Russia’s ambassador to Turkey assassinated in Ankara

“Today is a tragic day in the history of the Russian Federation. During a public event, Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov got wounded and died later. We qualify what happened as a terror attack. We are currently in contact with Turkish authorities who are assuring us that a thorough, comprehensive investigation will be conducted,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in remarks broadcast on Russian television. “Murderers will be punished. Terrorism won’t sustain. We’ll fight it. A memory about this outstanding diplomat will always remain in our hearts. He’s a diplomat who’s contributed a lot in fighting terrorism during his career.”